Scholarships

Elizabeth Maud McBriar OAM Memorial Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $5,000
Duration 1 Year
Residency Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me Current student
Level of study Honours
Degree Bachelor of Science (Honours)
College College of Science
Type of scholarship High achiever/academic

The Elizabeth Maud McBriar OAM Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 at the University of Adelaide by Mr Tom Davis (Ms McBriar’s nephew) and Emeritus Professor Diana Walker. The scholarship supports female students who are undertaking an Honours degree in the area of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Geoscience.

For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au

Value: $5,000 to be paid in two equal instalments.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking an Honours (final) year of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the area of Earth Sciences, (encompassing Geology, Geophysics or Environmental Geoscience) 
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
  • Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • Be a female student 

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA)
  • Answers to questions on the application form 

Important information

  • You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
  • The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
  • Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship

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